Kohlrabi & Ham Gratin

If you haven't tried kohlrabi, which tastes like a mild, sweet turnip, this gratin is an excellent place to start—after all, what doesn't taste good with cheese sauce on it? Kohlrabi that are less than 3 inches in diameter will give you the most tender results.

Kohlrabi and Carrot Slaw

With winter out of the way, one vegetable I've been seeing in abundance at Bay Area farmers markets is the sputnik-like vegetable with the funny name, kohlrabi. Eaten raw, it's fresh, crisp, and the ideal ingredient for a summer slaw.